Using the Statistical Computer Package R (Animal Science)

R is a statistical computer package which can do lots of the statistical tests that you will need in your course, such as t-tests.

There are 2 ways to use R on the university computers. The first is using the R console, this is the easiest way to start using R. The second way is to use R Studio which makes saving work sessions and organising projects easier but takes a little longer to learn how to use.

Below are two tutorial videos. The first looks at using R with the R console and explains the basics of entering information into R; the second follows on and looks at R studio. Have a look at both tutorials, starting with the R console tutorial, try both and see which you prefer.